Cape Town

A curated guide to Cape Town, South Africa: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden 4.8★ (34,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Cape Point Nature Reserve 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Green Point Park 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Table Mountain National Park 4.7★ (22,000 reviews) · National park
  5. Boulders Beach 4.6★ (28,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Two Oceans Aquarium 4.6★ (25,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. V&A Waterfront 4.6★ (109,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. The Cape Wheel 4.5★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. La Colombe Restaurant 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Modern French
  2. The Pot Luck Club 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. Truth Coffee Roasting 4.5★ (5,000 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Kloof Street House 4.4★ (5,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Utopia Cape Town 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  6. Belly of the beast 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  7. Fyn Restaurant 4.7★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Rosetta Roastery Cafe (Bree Street) 4.7★ (887 reviews) · Coffee shop

Where to drink

  1. The Gin Bar 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. The House of Machines 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
  3. The Power & The Glory 4.4★ (814 reviews) · Bar
  4. Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen 4.2★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. fable 4.5★ (527 reviews) · Cocktail bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Cape Town?

With 19 notable sights and 19 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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